Strategy & Special Projects Manager Australia

Finance Manager – FP&A & Special Projects (all genders)

STARK

ABOUT US STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments. We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems - not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe - today. ABOUT THE TEAM Your team is the Finance department and you will be working closely with many stakeholders. You will be reporting to the Team Lead Finance. YOUR MISSION Join one of Europe's fastest-growing defense startups and get a front-row seat for our financial operations. You will operate at the intersection of finance and strategy, supporting the Finance team in driving sustainable growth in a fast-moving, complex environment. We are looking for a highly adaptable individual who thrives in ambiguity and is genuinely excited by the "chaos" of setting up critical financial infrastructure from scratch.  RESPONSIBILITIES * Financial Planning & Analysis: Own the budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting cycles end to end. Build and maintain financial models, and assist in the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis cycles, helping to identify risks and opportunities * Financial Reporting: Own the monthly close in close partnership with the accounting team, and deliver accurate, decision-ready management reporting, KPI dashboards and board-level materials * Business Partnering: Act as the finance partner to department and functional leads, supporting headcount, spend and investment decisions with robust analysis * Cost, Margin & Working Capital: Develop and own cost accounting and unit economics across product lines. Monitor gross margin, inventory and working capital, and partner with operations and procurement on supplier terms, cost-control initiatives and cash efficiency * Process Setup & Operations: Help build and maintain financial processes from the ground up, including data management within financial systems * Strategic & Special Projects: Drive high-impact projects such as fundraising and investor support, scenario and contract modelling, pricing, and M&A evaluation and integration. Collaborate with regional and group Finance teams on cross-entity initiatives and help translate strategy into financial plans * Stakeholders, Vendors & Team: Manage relationships with external accountants, auditors and service providers, and coordinate audits and statutory requirements. As the function grows, help shape, mentor and raise the bar for a small finance team, leading by example with high standards and low ego. QUALIFICATIONS * A completed bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or a related field * 4–5 years of professional experience ideally combining a foundation in audit, advisory, consulting or investment banking with hands-on FP&A or controlling in a fast-scaling company * Demonstrated ownership of full FP&A cycles (budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis) and of month-end reporting, ideally including some experience in a product- or manufacturing-based business * A hardworking and flexible mindset; you are comfortable working under tight deadlines, navigating ambiguity, and building processes from scratch * Excellent English communication skills; professional fluency in German is a plus * Solid understanding of financial statements and financial modelling (strong Excel skills are essential) * Collaborative, service-oriented approach to teamwork i.e., high standards, low ego * High priority on responsibility, absolute confidentiality, a very structured way of working, as well as dedication and reliability Your contact: Sally Grütte-Pad, Interim Lead TA Partner via talent@stark-defence.com

Senior Finance & Strategy Manager

Deliveroo

SENIOR MANAGER, FINANCE & STRATEGY Join us in our mission to transform the way people shop and eat, where impact, innovation, and growth drives everything we do. Our Finance team shapes the company's future by directing capital to high-impact investments, developing robust financial strategies, and ensuring we deliver long-term value while pursuing our ambitious mission. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want to model the future of a global tech brand—this is the team for you. We’re looking for a Senior Manager to join our Finance & Strategy team. In this role, you’ll play an integral part in building our business strategy, ensuring we make the most efficient investment and capital allocation decisions to accelerate our global growth. Get to know our Finance team — what drives us, how we work, and what you can expect. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING You’ll be joining the Finance & Strategy team. We partner cross-functionally to improve the profitability, scalability, and defensibility of our business model, carrying projects from initial conception through to final execution. Here’s what your day-to-day might look like: * Strategic Decision Support: Partner with stakeholders across the business to develop new investment decision-making frameworks and drive strategy in a dynamic environment. * Growth vs. Profitability: Own complex models and analyses to help the business strike the optimal balance between aggressive growth and long-term profitability. * Custom Financial Modelling: Lead high-impact modelling exercises to support key initiatives, sizing new opportunities and building business cases for innovative products. * KPI Analysis: Track and analyse key financial and business KPIs to uncover trends, assessing current and future risks while identifying new market opportunities. * Process Innovation: Lead special projects to automate and scale our forecasting and reporting tools, ensuring our methodologies evolve alongside the business. * Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with operators and departmental leaders to develop new policies and ensure day-to-day execution aligns with our financial targets. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO THRIVE Our ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in some of these areas and curiosity to grow in others: * Finance Leadership: Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in strategic finance, corporate finance, or investment banking, ideally within a high-growth tech environment. * Team Development: Proven track record of managing and mentoring teams; you are passionate about building a high-performing "gold standard" finance function. * Influencing Power: The ability to earn the trust of senior leaders and influence strategic thinking across a matrixed organisation. * Technical Mastery: Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills with the ability to build robust, complex financial models that distill data into digestible insights. * Budget Ownership: Experience owning forecasts and budgets for major functional areas, working directly with operators to hit performance targets. * Data Agility: Proficiency in SQL (or a strong willingness to learn) to manipulate large datasets and uncover hidden business insights. WHY JOIN US? At Deliveroo, you’ll do work that matters, solving real-world problems in a three-sided marketplace that’s constantly evolving. We’re food lovers, problem solvers, community builders and more, brought together by a shared drive to make things better. Working here you can expect to: 🔧 Make a visible impact every day Your work directly improves experiences for customers, partners and riders. 🌱 Learn fast in an entrepreneurial environment Work close to the market with autonomy, pace and real responsibility. 🧠 Build a career, not just a role Stretch yourself, develop new skills and grow as the business evolves. 🌎 Deliver together in an inclusive culture Collaborative, values-driven teams that support how you work best. We aim to create a fair process that lets your skills shine—our interview typically includes 3-4 stages. Find more about how we hire here. OUR GLOBAL STRUCTURE Deliveroo is now part of DoorDash, bringing together teams with even greater reach, scale, and ambition. Depending on your role, you may collaborate with teammates, systems, and leaders across DoorDash and Wolt. Together, we’re unlocking new possibilities as one global team. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION At Deliveroo, we know that a great workplace reflects the world around us and that true diversity and inclusion make us stronger, more creative, and better at what we do. We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can do their best work and feel they belong. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and need support to apply for one of our roles, or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, you’ll have the opportunity to let us know once you’ve submitted your application. We’ll share details on how to request support so we can ensure you have a fair and equitable experience. If you’re excited about making a real impact in a fast-moving marketplace and growing your career alongside ambitious, supportive teams, we’d love to hear from you!

Product Manager - Server

Unknown Employer

Description The Product Manager – Server is responsible for interacting with the H Q Product Business Unit to develop and execute a consistent product and business strategy that drives business growth through product strategy, customer engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. This role supports enterprise customers, service providers, and system integrators while managing pre-sales activities, including solution architecture, proof of concept (POC) development based on customer inquiries, and end-to-end project management from purchase order receipt through final delivery. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong teamwork, strategic thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to execute business initiatives that deliver measurable results. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Own and achieve (or exceed) annual sales and business targets for assigned server product lines. Develop and execute strategic product and business plans to grow revenue and expand the customer base. Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with enterprise customers, service providers, and system integrators. Partner with customers to understand business needs and align ASUS server solutions accordingly. Clearly articulate ASUS value propositions through proposals, presentations, and executive-level discussions. Coordinate local teams with Headquarters project teams to execute product and business initiatives. Create and present win-win business cases while negotiating ASUS presence within named accounts. Collaborate closely with Product Management, Sales, Engineering, and Marketing teams to plan product assortments aligned with business goals. Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and customer feedback to identify new business opportunities. Develop and evaluate promotional plans aligned with product line and market strategy. Lead and support RFI, RFP, and RFQ responses. Participate in pre-sales engineering discussions requiring both technical and commercial expertise. Manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Prepare regular tracking reports and participate in Product Management, Sales, and FAE meetings. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Required Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) or higher. Preferred fields : Computer Science , Electrical Engineering , Computer Engineering or Computer Information Systems Work Experience Minimum of 5+ years of experience with server platforms and a proven track record in product management supporting service providers, enterprise customers, and system integrators. Strong technical knowledge and understanding of server platforms, storage, enterprise applications, and the commercial server industry. Knowledge & Skills Strong understanding of server platforms, storage, enterprise applications, and the commercial server industry. Excellent organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail. Strong sales, negotiation, and customer relationship management skills. Ability to deliver effective sales presentations and communicate confidently with executive-level audiences. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented corporate environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with global Headquarters teams. Experience supporting enterprise-level accounts and large-scale deployments. Prior experience managing complex product portfolios within B2B technology environments. Mandarin language proficiency is preferred to support collaboration with global and Headquarters teams. Working Conditions Office-based position located in Fremont , CA or Los Angeles, CA office. Requires sitting and operating a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment for extended periods. Up to 30% domestic travel based on business needs. $130,000 - $170,000 annually is the estimated pay range for this role working in Fremont, CA or Diamond Bar, C A office. It does not include bonuses, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D insurance, Paid Time Off, EAP, & 401(k). The final amount will be determined based on the qualifications & experience of the candidate related to the role. ASUS is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy/ breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, as well as any other characteristic protected by law, regulation or local ordinance, and strives to comply with all applicable laws on the subject. These employment decisions extend to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment.